Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, temporary (mid-August through mid-December with a possible renewal) Lab Manager in the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Department Chair of Chemistry and Forensic Science, the Lab Manager will supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations for a College science department, including lab set-up/breakdown, inventory maintenance, budget tracking, course/lab planning and scheduling, and supervision of lab assistants. To prepare for and teach science labs.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies, instrumentation and protective equipment (including all gases)
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Ensure that all freshman and sophomore labs are stocked and set-up prior to lab meetings.
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Break-down freshman and sophomore labs
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Maintain clean, safe and well-organized labs, prep rooms, stockrooms, and work spaces
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Supervise payroll and work-study students
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Take appropriate measures to deal with laboratory accidents
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Transfer chemical waste in coordination with the Chemical Hygiene Officer
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Research and request quotes for instrumentation
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General maintenance of department instrument holdings including (not limited to) Regular nitrogen fill of NMR and Nitrogen supply for LC/MS
- Supervise part-time staff and/or student assistants in setting up labs, unpacking orders and storage of supplies, and the like.
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Carry out various special projects.
Teaching
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Plan, supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations of assigned science lab.
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Coordinate with faculty an appropriate lab syllabus and rubrics for grading.
- Regularly check-in with course faculty to the alignment of course and assigned teaching lab.
- Prepare materials, equipment, paperwork, and lectures for specific labs.
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Teach lab courses and grade lab work in a timely manner.
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Supervise all lab activities, ensuring adherence to proper safety standards.
Budget
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Work with department Chair to generate an annual budget.
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Purchase all materials and equipment for the department.
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Generate and approve purchase orders.
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Insure that invoices are paid.
- Maintain inventory and purchase records.
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Track lab expenditures and budget standing.
Supervision
Administrative and functional supervision of part-time lab instructors and/or student assistants.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree preferred in chemistry or other appropriate discipline plus two to four years of relevant laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
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Solid base of general knowledge in the sciences.
- Broad base of technical knowledge related to science laboratory management.
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Good basic supervisory skills.
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Good lab teaching skills.
- Good basic organizational, administrative and bookkeeping skills.
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Good basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet applications).
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Good understanding of OSHA and related Hazardous Waste Management regulations.
Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.
